As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Question: Back in May, I noticed that the leaves on my rose bushes started to get holes in them and turn brown. Now they are very defoliated, and many of the lower leaves left have a skeletal ...

My parents retired to a small suburb of Atlanta. I knew my lengthy drive from the airport was almost over when I spotted the local pest control marquee “Bug of the Month.” Although termites were the ...

This spring my 5-year-old rose showed little holes. I sprayed horticultural oil topside and under leaves. Last week it was covered with green worms. I cut back the entire plant leaving only the stump.

Roses are tolerant, hardy plants, but a constant application of pesticides won’t make a healthy plant. Roses require the basics of sunlight, well-prepared soil, water and fertilizer. Your mission (if ...

It’s early spring and our roses have taken the stage. They are adorning our gardens with their big, breathtaking blooms. Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where ...

Summer is upon us. Not only are temperatures rising, but so is the likelihood of a few garden pests. The three that seem to be getting the most attention right now, turning up in gardens from Laguna ...